Damon Albarn’s opera — Dr Dee

: London Coliseum, 8 St. Martin’s Lane, Trafalgar Square, London51.509911 -0.126296
Date:: 4th, 6th and 7th July 2012 -- 7.30 PM (and 2.30 PM on 7th)
Tickets:: See eno.org
Tel:: +44 (0) 871 911 0200
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The London Coliseum will be hosting the London premiere of ex-Blur frontman Damon Albarn's visionary new opera "Dr Dee".

Doctor Dee was a real-life Renaissance Man, exploring everything from astrology and alchemy to physics and philosophy. He rose to become a key advisor to Elizabeth I but, conned by a deranged medium, he died a discredited and penniless man.

Albarn's modern opera is an ingenious mix of pop vocals (much of which he will perform live on-stage), with contemporary orchestral music played on period instruments from the 16th-century.

With 2,359 seats the London Coliseum is one of the largest theatres in London. The Grade II listed building is home to both the English National Opera (ENO) and the English National Ballet – two of the country’s foremost classical companies.

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